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First Day Itinerary:

Pick up from your Hotel .Suggested time about 08:00am. We shall drive via Viotia Prefecture. We shall pass outside town of Theves and we reach our first site of the tour, the village of Chaeronea . Chaeronea was the site of several historical battles. Best known is that of 338 BCE, between Philip II Of Macedon and a coalition of various South Greek states, mainly Thebes and Athens . During the battle, the elite unit of Theban soldiers known as the Sacred Band of Thebes was wiped out completely. You will admire the famous Lion of Chaeronea, a unique marble funerary monument (6,1 meters high) which marked the communal grave of the Theveans who were died in the battle.

Our tour continues with the visit at the capital of the viotia Prefecture Levadia . There we shall visit the park of Kria (means cold in Greek). The area of Kria is a landscape of unique natural beauty and a place for refreshments . Pausanias, writing in the 2nd century AD, reported that the original name of the city was Mideia, and that it took its name Livadeia from Livados of Athens, who moved the city from high to low ground, to its current location on the banks of the Herkyna river.You will have the opportunity to walk along the Gorge of Kria admiring the springs of river Herkyna, stone bridges, small waterfalls, canals, gates. An ideal place for having a refreshment or a light lunch.

Our next stop is Hosios Loukas Monastery located on a picturesque slope on the western foothills of mount Helikon. It’s one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art which has been listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites along with the monasteries of Nea Moni at Chios island and Daphni monastery in Attica . We continue our private adventure with a stop in the traditional village of Arachova (famous ski center also very famous for its carpets) which is located at the foot of mount Parnassos and we ‘ll end the first day of our tour with our arrival at the modern little town of Delphi .After checking in at the hotel it’s time to walk around this beautiful little town . The view from high to the valley is amazing. At night you will enjoy a tasty dinner in one of the traditional Greek tavernas and after you will spend your night in a local hotel .

Second Day Itinerary:

After having your breakfast, it’s time to discover the navel of the earth or “the center of the world” – as it was regarded by the ancients – the famous Sanctuary of Delphi with the worldwide famous Oracle .You will visit The temple of Athena Pronaia (the Tholos ),the Gymnasium ,the Castalian Spring, the Temple of Apollo, the Polygonal wall , the sacred way, the treasury house of Athenians, the Treasury of the Siphnians the ancient Stadium and the old theater. In the Museum of Delphi you will admire unique treasures such as the world famous bronze Charioteer a masterpiece of classical Greek art , statues and minor objects donated to the sanctuary .After You will enjoy a traditional greek lunch in the town of Delphi and our private tour continues with driving through the Mount Parnassos.

We shall pass via traditional villages such as Gravia and Bralo (just outside of the village we shall have a short stop for admiring – and taking photos – the panoramic view of Maliakos Culf and we finally reach in Thermopylae or (hot gates). You will visit the area where the famous battle between the Greeks and the Persians took place in 480 B.C. You will see the statue of King Leonidas who, with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians, faced numerous Persian troops under the command of King Xerxes A’. It was there that Leonidas the King of Spartans told to Xerxes the famous phrase “ (Molon Lave) Μολών Λαβέ ” which means “Come and Get It”. In the modern museum you have the possibility to watch in virtual reality the battle of thermopylae . After Thermopylae our tour comes to an end with our return to Athens.

Details

Pick up/Drop off Points: Hotel in Athens center, Piraeus port etc

Duration of the Tour: Two Days

Opening Hours:

Delphi 08:00 a.m. – 15:00 p.m.,

Hosios Lukas Monastery 09:00 a.m. – 17:00 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Delphi 9 € per adult, 5 € for EU citizens over 65 years old, free under 18 years old.

Hosios Loukas Monastery 3 € per adult, free for EU citizens over 65 years old, for students and for kids.

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First Day Itinerary:

A wonderful Delphi Meteora tour. Pick up from your hotel Suggested time about 08:00am. We shall drive via Viotia Prefecture. We shall pass outside of Theves and Levadia and we’ll reach at the first site of the tour, the traditional village of Arachova (famous ski center also very famous for its carpets) which is located at the foot of mount Parnassos. After Arachova about noon we shall reach at the navel of the earth or “the center of the world” – as it was regarded by the ancients – the famous Sanctuary of Delphi with the worldwide famous Oracle. You will visit The temple of Athena Pronaia (the Tholos ), the Gymnasium, the Castalian Spring, the Temple of Apollo, the Polygonal wall, the sacred way, the treasury house of Athenians, the Treasury of the Siphnians the ancient Stadium and the old theater. In the Museum of Delphi you will admire unique treasures such as the world famous bronze Charioteer a masterpiece of classical Greek art, statues and minor objects donated to the sanctuary. After Delphi our private tour continues with driving through the Mount Parnassos. We shall pass via traditional villages such as Gravia, Bralo, Lamia Domokos where you will enjoy your lunch. We continue our driving and in the evening we arrive in Kalampaka town located near to Meteora Rocks (also known as “The Rocks of the God”). Free time for walk and dinner in Kalampaka and then you will spend your night at a hotel.

Second Day Itinerary:

After having your breakfast we will “climb” to the impressive rocks of Meteora in Greek means “middle of the sky . Meteora one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. In the 9th century AD, an ascetic group of hermit monks moved up to the ancient pinnacles. They were the first people to inhabit Meteora. They lived in hollows and fissures in the rock towers, some of which reach 1800 ft (550m) above the plain. Average elevation is 313 meters (1,027 ft ). The exact date of the establishment of the monasteries is unknown. With the unique phenomenon to have on their top Orthodox monasteries the whole complex of the rocks with the monasteries has been listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. You’ll have the opportunity to visit and admire the most important monasteries (at least five) such as the Monastery of Great Meteoron, the Monastery of Rousanou, the Monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Triniti) , the Varlaam Monastery, the Monastery of Saint Nikolaos Anapafsa and the Monastery of Saint Stephanos. After having lunch and during our way back to Athens we shall have our last stop in Thermopylae where the famous battle between the Greeks and the Persians took place in 480 B.C. You will admire the marvelous statue of King of Sparta, Leonidas who with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians faced numerous Persian forces under the command of King Xerxes A’. It was there that Leonidas told to Xerxes the world famous phrase “Μολών Λαβέ (Molon Labe) ” which means “Come and Get It”. Our two days private tour reaches to an end with our arrival to Athens.

Details

Pick up/Drop off Points: Hotel in Athens center

Duration of the Tour: Two days

Opening Hours:

Delphi: 08:00 a.m. – 15:00 p.m.,

Meteora Monasteries: 09:00 a.m. – 17:00 p.m. (approx)

Entrance Fees:

Delphi: 12 € per adult, 6 € for EU citizens over 65 years old, free under 18 years old.

Meteora Monasteries: 2 € per adult, free under 18 years old.